Friday, October 18, 2024

Take part in the Tinker at the Toaster Challenge starting Friday, Oct. 25

You are invited to join the Tinker at the Toaster Challenge, a thrilling competition brought to you by Google Cloud and General Mills to ignite AI innovation. This two-part event, exclusive to UMN students, offers the chance to work solo or team up to tackle an AI challenge designed by the forward-thinking team at General Mills. The kick-off event is Friday, Oct. 25, 12:30-3 p.m., Walter Library, The Toaster Innovation Hub. The event is limited to 50 students. 
Don't miss this opportunity!

You are invited to join the Tinker at the Toaster Challenge, a thrilling competition brought to you by Google Cloud and General Mills to ignite AI innovation. This two-part event, exclusive to UMN students, offers the chance to work solo or team up to tackle an AI challenge designed by the forward-thinking team at General Mills. No prior AI knowledge or technical skills are needed—just problem-solving abilities and imagination. Everyone is welcome.

This is a must-attend opportunity for students to engage with expert speakers from Google Cloud and General Mills over lunch, followed by an immersive AI concept challenge where participants can win exciting prizes and swag. 

The event is limited to 50 students.

Prizes:
  • First place: $500
  • Second place: $250
  • Audience choice: $100
Schedule

2024 Tinker Challenge: Innovation and AI Kick-off
Friday, Oct. 25, 2024
12:30-3 p.m.
Walter Library, The Toaster Innovation Hub

and 

2024 Tinker Challenge: Innovation and AI Final Pitches
Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
3-4 p.m.
Walter Library, The Toaster Innovation Hub

For more information and to register, please visit the 2024 Tinker Challenge: Innovation and AI webpage.

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Toaster Innovation Hub
lib.umn.edu/walter/toaster